---
title: Installing the Zulip mobile apps
---

import {Steps, TabItem, Tabs} from "@astrojs/starlight/components";

Zulip's native Android and iOS apps make it easy to keep up while on the go,
with fully customizable [mobile notifications](/help/mobile-notifications).

Installing the latest stable release is recommended for most users.
For an early look at the newest features, consider the [beta
releases](#install-a-beta-release).

## Install the latest release

<Tabs>
  <TabItem label="Android">
    **Google Play**

    <Steps>
      1. Download [Zulip for Android](https://zulip.com/apps/android).
      1. Open the app on your device.
    </Steps>

    **Download an APK**

    <Steps>
      1. Download [the latest release](https://github.com/zulip/zulip-flutter/releases/latest).
      1. Open the app on your device.
    </Steps>
  </TabItem>

  <TabItem label="iOS">
    <Steps>
      1. Download [Zulip for iOS](https://zulip.com/apps/ios).
      1. Open the app on your device.
    </Steps>
  </TabItem>
</Tabs>

## Install a beta release

Get a peek at new features before they're released!

<Tabs>
  <TabItem label="Android">
    <Steps>
      1. Follow the Google Play instructions above to
         [install the latest release](#install-the-latest-release).
      1. [Join the testing program](https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.zulipmobile/)
         on Google Play.
    </Steps>
  </TabItem>

  <TabItem label="iOS">
    <Steps>
      1. Install [TestFlight](https://testflight.apple.com/) on your device.
      1. Open [this public invitation link](https://testflight.apple.com/join/ZuzqwXGf)
         on your device.
    </Steps>
  </TabItem>
</Tabs>

## Install the legacy app

Zulip replaced the legacy mobile app with a [new mobile
app](https://blog.zulip.com/2025/06/17/flutter-mobile-app-launched/) in
June 2025. Android users can still install the legacy app, which will
not be updated with bug fixes or new features.

<Tabs>
  <TabItem label="Android">
    **Download an APK**

    <Steps>
      1. Uninstall the Zulip app, if it's already installed.
      1. Download [the legacy app](https://github.com/zulip/zulip-mobile/releases/latest)
         APK file.
      1. Open the APK file, and follow prompts to install it.
    </Steps>
  </TabItem>
</Tabs>

## Related articles

* [Mobile notifications](/help/mobile-notifications)
